2021 NFL power rankings, Week 4: Cardinals rolling, Chiefs reeling
2-1. Previous: . New Orleans Saints. 15. team. 15.
Sean Payton’s club headed to north to Foxborough to take on the Patriots. After a simulating Week 1 performance in a blowout win over the Packers, quarterback James Winston had his hands full with the Carolina defense last Sunday. But he looked settled against Bill Belichick’s team, throwing for 128 yards and two scores.
Veteran Malcolm Jenkins had one of three interceptions of Mac Jones and returned the theft 34 yards for a touchdown.
35. . 2-1. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 14. team
That Week 1 lopsided home loss to the Cardinals seems like a distant memory as the Titans made it two straight wins by besting the rival Colts. Running back Derrick Henry totaled 28 carries for 113 yards and added 31 yards on three receptions.
Mike Vrabel’s team was a bit sloppy and turned over the ball three times – including two pick by Ryan Tannehill. But the Tennessee defense limited Indianapolis to 265 total yards in the nine-point victory.
team. 42. . 2-1. Previous: . San Francisco 49ers. 13
Kyle Shanahan’s team host the Packers for the third straight year. The Niners were down 17-0 in the second quarter before rookie quarterback Trey Lance ran for a score on the final play of the first half.
That seemed to change the complexion of the game and eventually, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo overcame his miscues and helped give his team a one-point lead with less than a minute to play. But Aaron Rodgers broke the 49ers’ hearts.